Revision of knowledge of spectroscopy and analytical chemistry from prior learning

Theory and practice in the interpretation of NMR, IR and mass spectra for small molecules

Introduction to the three pillars of analytical science: separation, detection and quantification

Description of basic separations (physical separation and an introduction to chromatography)

Introduction to the detection of molecules and ions using physical methods and optical spectroscopy (UV-vis and IR, including Beer-Lambert law)

Transferable Skills for Chemists

Information and library searching skills.

Academic malpractice, plagiarism and the proper use of the scientific literature.

Scientific report writing and poster preparation/presentation.

Careers awareness and CV writing.

Aims

The aim of this 20-credit module is to develop and extend a number of key skills used widely by practicing chemists. There are three main components: (i) spectroscopy and analytical chemistry; (ii) mathematics for chemists; (iii) transferable skills.

[NB. For students with A-level maths (or equivalent) the mathematics taught component is optional but the online exams are not.]

The material will be explored through a mixture of lecture/workshop sessions, example classes, briefing sessions from JRULM Library staff, essay-writing and feedback, group poster design and poster presentation. It is also extensively linked into the CHEM10101 and practical labs programmes.